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HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement

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HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement

Introduction

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How to disassemble / take apart the device and change broken, smashed touch screen glass and LCD display.


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      • Switch off the phone.

      • Remove the SIM / memory card cover.

      • Remove any SIM and memory cards.

      • Use screwdriver torx T5 and unscrew the two screws at the bottom of the battery / back cover.

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      • Use a plastic tool and slowly separate the back cover.

      • The loudspeaker is inside on the back cover.

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    1. HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 3 HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 3 HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver and remove the 4x silver screws.

      • With a plastic tool carefully separate the battery from the logic board.

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      • The battery connector is under the middle frame. Remove it and disconnect the battery.

      • Model: BM59100 / 3,8VDC / 1700mAh

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    1. HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement, Flex Cables: step 5, image 1 of 3 HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement, Flex Cables: step 5, image 2 of 3 HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement, Flex Cables: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the USB dock connector metal plate.

      • Open flex cable connectors:

      • LCD display flex cable

      • Menu buttons flex cable

      • Volume buttons flex cable

      • Touch screen flex cable

      • Power button flex cable

      • Pick up the vibrating motor and take out all flex cables except the LCD display flex cable.

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    2. HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement, Logic Board Removal: step 6, image 1 of 3 HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement, Logic Board Removal: step 6, image 2 of 3 HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement, Logic Board Removal: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • The logic board is secured to the display frame by two locking clips.

      • Use a plastic tool to release it.

      • Now remove the LCD display flex cable from its connector.

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    3. HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement, Logic Board / Main Board: step 7, image 1 of 2 HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement, Logic Board / Main Board: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • HTC Windows Phone 8S Logic Board.

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    1. HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement, Display Assembly: step 8, image 1 of 3 HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement, Display Assembly: step 8, image 2 of 3 HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement, Display Assembly: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Insert wisdom here.

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    2. HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 HTC Windows Phone 8S Display Assembly Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
      • Check your spare part for the menu buttons flex cable.

      • Remove the flex cable from the old touch screen if you need.

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      • Clean the frame from the old adhesive tape.

      • Install new adhesive tape.

      • It would be better if you use adhesive sticker ready for the model.

      • Install the display assembly.

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      • Prepare the menu buttons and LCD display flex cables.

      • Start with reassembling.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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